An aspect that's often overlooked by DIYers is site preparation. If your building site isn't properly graded, there's nothing you can do AFTER the building is up. Make sure you have good drainage in all four directions, and that you have a gentle approach to the main door. Any fill you bring in needs to be well-packed before you pour concrete.
My building is 30x40x10, and yes it's full. But it's a very practical size and reasonably easy to heat. The size was dictated by my building site and budget; I don't regret not building it bigger, although I might well end up putting up another building in the future. The bigger the building, the harder it will be to erect it yourself. You and three or four buddies can easily hang 30 foot trusses; 40 or 50 foot trusses are tough.
I have no regrets going post frame versus stick. Other than setting the posts and hanging the trusses, I did almost all the work myself.
I put in a large floor drain, and haven't used it. I'd rather have a flat floor, but that might change if I heat the building and start parking wet vehicles in it.
My 30 foot trusses have a small attic space in them. I put a floor in this area and installed an attic stair; I store stuff up there I don't expect to need anytime soon.
My floor, reinforced with wire mesh, is 4 inches thick around the building perimeter and 6 inches thick in the middle and at the entrance. Thicker concrete is less prone to cracking and requires fewer control joints. I have NO cracks in my floor. I insulated the floor and installed PEX tubing for heat; maybe if I ever finish insulating it I'll get the heat working.
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